Subaru Forester: Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote
start
1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the
keyless entry system. If the vehicle’s
doors are unlocked manually using the
key, the vehicle’s alarm system will trigger
and the remote engine start system will
turn off. Inserting the key into the ignition
switch and turning it to the “ON” position or
pressing the unlock button “
” on the
remote keyless entry transmitter will disarm
the alarm system. Refer to “Alarm
system”.
2. Enter the vehicle. Do not depress the brake pedal.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn to the “ON” position. If the ignition switch is accidentally turned to the “START” position, the system’s “starter anti-grind” feature will prevent the starter from re-cranking.
4. Depress the brake pedal. The remote starter disengages, the vehicle’s power window features are re-enabled and the vehicle will operate normally.
Remote start safety features
For safety and security reasons, the
system will fail to start and beep the horn
twice or shut down the engine during
remote start operation if any of the
following conditions occur.
- The br ...
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start
shutdown
An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is
opened by the remote keyless entry
transmitter within a few seconds immediately
following remote engine start shutdown. ...
See also:
START
The engine is started in this position. The
starter cranks the engine to start it. When
the key is released (after the engine has
started), the key automatically returns to
the “ON” positi ...
High-beam flasher
To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 1 or
2 or start the engine.
Pull the combination switch in the direction of arrow 3.
...
Vehicle set-up
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10
min ...
